New York Knicks Receive: F Kenyon Martin Jr., 2023 First-Round Pick (MIL via HOU)
Houston Rockets Receive: F Obi Toppin
Meanwhile, second-round picks aren’t what they used to be. They’re more valuable than ever.
Every season, we see more former second-rounders making valuable contributions to teams. Some of them even win MVP awards. Just look at Nikola Jokic.
Meanwhile, the lottery has always been more of a gamble than fans perceive it to be. Just because a player is selected in that range doesn’t mean they’re going to be a star.
Some lottery picks are selected for their high floor.
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Even then, some are selected for a high ceiling they never reach. For that matter, some simply don’t reach their ceiling because they aren’t a good fit with the team that drafted them.
Should the Rockets gamble on Toppin being one of those players?